Corporate Plan, 2019-2022
The Corporate Plan is a guiding tool for the organization that defines specific work that can be undertaken over a four-year period to help us achieve our community’s vision and our corporate mission. Together with the Financial Plan, the Corporate Plan informs department and divisional work plans to deliver programs and services, and meet the needs of the community we serve.
Explore our plan
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Introduction
Moving closer to the shared vision of the community as expressed in the Official Community Plan (OCP).
Our Corporate Plan sets strategic directions that move us closer to the shared vision of the community as expressed in the Official Community Plan (OCP) over the coming four years. It also helps us fulfill our mission for service and leadership.
To achieve this, the plan translates long-term aspirations into priority areas and shorter-term objectives.
Livability and mobility
Challenging traditional standards and imagining new mobility.
We envision the District as a livable, connected community with an appropriate mix of housing types. A variety of safe and sustainable transportation options promotes ease of mobility between centres.
To achieve this goal we will focus on strategies related to affordable housing, and those which support town centres. We will continue to focus on collaboratively improving transportation and mobility on the North Shore.
Safety, health, resiliency
Considering community well-being in all its forms.
Our vision is to see the District as a safe and healthy community with robust protective services. Community health and well-being is fostered for all ages through educational, social, arts, cultural and recreational services. A resilient population is supported by proactive emergency planning, response recovery, and training and education.
We will achieve this goal by addressing our community’s facility, recreation, and cultural needs and ensuring that our spaces and services are welcoming. We will prioritize plans and programs that promote the conditions for a safe and resilient community.
Climate and environment
Protecting and enhancing the environment through management programs and policies.
We will strive to make the District a leader in climate emergency action, mitigation, and adaptation, and continue to care deeply for its natural assets. Healthy, biodiverse ecosystems are proactively protected and restored through policy, stewardship and community education.
We will continue as leaders in climate action, protecting and enhancing the environment through management programs and policies. We will strive to reduce emissions and update strategies to align with current targets.
Economy
Enabling a diverse, resilient economy as a fundamental part of a healthy community.
We will work to ensure the District is a partner in supporting economic activity, an advocate for fairness in taxation, and a leader in sustainable financial planning. A thriving business community is supported by a balance of jobs and housing.
To achieve this goal we will continue to promote fairness in taxation and fees, explore and leverage funding opportunities for community improvements, and focus on strategies that support these objectives.
Organizational resilience
Delivering the highest level of public service, supported by a healthy, dynamic organization.
We envision the District as an engaged and nimble public service, equipped with the tools and workplaces to effectively deliver services and to engage meaningfully with the community. A foundation of strong internal processes, facilities, and financial planning support this work.
We will achieve this goal by ensuring strong technical and administrative foundations and by enhancing community engagement practices.
Our progress
Moving toward our community’s shared vision.
We are committed to sharing and reporting on progress made toward the strategic goals and objectives stated throughout this plan.
Council’s directions and the organization’s plans, policies and funding support the realization of these goals and objectives. We will report on the progress we make toward these objectives, and any adjustments made to them, through our Annual Report.
